Car slams into CTA train

Associated Press Report

Tools

By WSBT 24/7 News

Story Created: Jun 11, 2009 at 8:10 AM EDT

Story Updated: Jun 11, 2009 at 9:42 AM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — Service on the Chicago Transit Authority's Blue Line was disrupted early Thursday when an auto involved in an accident on the adjacent Eisenhower Expressway jumped a retaining wall and landed on the tracks, where it was hit by a train.

According to CTA spokeswoman Kimberly Myles, seven of the train's 30 passengers complained of minor injuries and were taken to area hospitals.

Authorities said the driver of the auto got out before it was hit. However, two people in another vehicle involved in the expressway accident were taken to a hospital for treatment.

Chicago Fire Department spokesman Larry Langford said the expressway accident involved three autos, with one of them hurtling the barrier between the tracks and expressway. The auto became wedged under the front car of the train.

Service along the Blue Line on Chicago's West Side was shut down for more than three hours before service was restored.

More Good Stuff

Advertisement

WSBT Weather

icon
Current Temp 42.0
°
More Weather

On Demand

More On Demand

Stock Quotes
This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.

Question of The Day

How do you monitor your child's access to computers and cell phones?

E-mail your comments. We'll pick some to read during WSBT News at 5.